42nd annual Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals, the second of 22 events in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Drivers in four categories – Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle- earn points leading to 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world championships. NHRA is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2011 and will pay tribute to the evolution of the hot rod and honor its legendary racers as well as the sport’s current stars.
Gainesville Raceway , Gainesville, Fla. The track is located on 11211 North County Road 225 in Gainesville.
Thursday through Sunday, March 10-13
THURSDAY, March 10 – LUCAS OIL SERIES qualifying at 9 a.m.
GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD SERIES qualifying at 1:45 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
FULL THROTTLE SERIES qualifying at noon and 2:45 p.m.
SATURDAY, March 12 – LUCAS OIL SERIES eliminations begin at 8 a.m.
GET SCREENED AMERICA PRO MOD SERIES qualifying at 12:45 p.m. and eliminations at 3:15 p.m
FULL THROTTLE SERIES qualifying at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, March 13 – Pre-race ceremonies, 10 a.m.
FULL THROTTLE SERIES eliminations begin at 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 12 , 7–7:30 p.m. (ET), AMC 6 / Transponder 9C
Sunday, March 13 , 7–7:30 p.m. (ET), AMC 6 / Transponder 9C